# How much data does your favorite messaging app collect? New study shows 90% of messaging apps now include AI that puts privacy at risk

> Nine out of the top 10 messaging apps offer end-to-end encryption, but 90% now feature AI tools that could expose your private data.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/how-much-data-does-your-favorite-messaging-app-collect-new-study-shows-90-percent-of-messaging-apps-now-include-ai-that-puts-privacy-at-risk?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a236b1fd904c6ca4be99e0c)
- **Published:** 2026-06-06
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #cybersecurity #quantum-computing #meta #messaging #data #apps #collect #collecting
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